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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1899
Page
2
A visitor who has toured the country spent the Fourth in town and marveled at the size and fervor of the Independence Day celebration. He noted the annual event's strong patriotism and said Bastolian's display surpassed previous in-town festivities.
The Columbia defeated Defender in a race yesterday afternoon off Sandy Hook with an official elapsed time of 3 minutes and 3 seconds. Winds held as the 30 mile course was completed in hours 47 minutes and 1 second, though final time margins may shift after measurement.
Emma Adcock aged 64 died at her Franklin Street home after a long cancer battle. Born in New York City to Samuel and Ann Bingham, she lived in Bristol and was widow of Jonathan Adcock, longtime National India Rubber Co foreman. A St Michael’s Episcopal member and Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand, she leaves siblings in New York and Chicago. Funeral held at her residence with Rev Dr Locke officiating at Juniper Hill Cemetery. Reba Lodge members and wreaths from RWC attended.
Bristol Post Office outward mail schedules list closing times for New York west and south at 9.30 am 6.20 pm and Providence Boston east at 7.20 9.30 11.30 am 3.30 and 6.20 pm. Inward mails from New York west and south arrive 7.16 am and 2.20 pm. From Providence Boston and the east arrive 7.16 am 4.8 pm 12.20 2.20 6.20 and 7.20 pm. Inward mails open for distribution about three quarters of an hour after arrival.
Walham T O'Donnell visits family in New York while local residents report summer goods and low prices at New York Store. Several social visits are listed including Miss Kate Hayes Doolittle of East Providence and Geo F Davis of Philadelphia. A Bristol bookkeeper job is advertised and a lumber shipment by Wardwell Lumber is noted. The National Todia Robber company mill resumes after a three day halt. A Jersey cattle sale is announced for Major Raymond H. Perry by Executors. Funeral for William Henry Church held at Main Road residence with service by Rev Newton Owen. burial at North Cemetery.
Lieut Col J H Bailey and family spend summer near Woonsocket at Bailey home. Local shops advertise deep discounts on Russia lace shoes. Birthday visit to Wm C Liscomb on Cottage Street features music and refreshments. Warrens celebrate Fourth with parade and ball game, victory over St Michael's of Providence, and bicycle races. Accidents common during celebrations include burns and injuries from cannons pistols and guards. Postmaster changes and letters list announced.
The King Philips of Fall River will play the Bristols on the common tomorrow afternoon. Manager Perry of the Bristols plans to sell combination tickets to help pay season expenses. A fall chance will be held and prizes on the tickets will be drawn.
Mr W M W Bush, a hotel clerk at Dorrance House in Providence Rhode Island, says he suffered years from diarrhoea and was nearly prostrated. About two years ago a traveling salesman gave him a small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Its effects were immediate and he used it to fortify against attacks achieving almost complete relief. Sold by W H Buttinton.
An eight year old girl of French Canadian parentage was found near half way hill between Bristol and Warren on the Fourth. Henry Simmons brought her to Bristol as she could not speak English. Chief Hoard tried to place her in the Children's Home but rules blocked it. Councilman Franklin welcomed the child into his home where she was cared for by Mrs Franklin. The next morning the mother from Warren identified her at Bristol depot and reunited them at Mr Franklin's home with assistance from Expressman Newman. The girl had been barefoot and received shoes and stockings from Mrs Franklin.
Died notices dated July report infant and adult deaths in town. Silvia Mary, 6 months old, daughter of Manuel and Mary Silvia, July 2. Wilcox Sera Diman, 73, July 5, wife of Capt David S Wilcox. Adcock Emma Taylor, 64, July 5. Martelly Mary Anna, 1 month, July 5, daughter of Peter and Mary Martelly. Soares Stuphamia P Soares, 3 months, July 6. Macianni Rose, 7 months, July 6, daughter of Joseph and Rose Macianni.
A Fourth of July athletic exhibition at Mt Hope Park was canceled by the Town Council fearing prize fighting. Rumors of a riot prompted militia prep and police action, but the boxing contests did not occur. A disturbance near the grounds led to arrests, fines, and an order for care of several individuals. Local officers faced rough treatment from sailors, and a wave of alcohol fueled incidents followed.
A Woodlawn executor plans a sale of a fancy Jersey cattle herd including registered cows calves and a bull. The animals are registered in the American Jersey Cattle Club.
A humorous exchange set in Grimsby where an inn keeper dismisses the notion of a specific crop district, replying that the summer boarders are the true focus of the visit. The dialogue highlights rural stereotypes and seasonal lodging.
George Williams of Manchester Michigan tells how disease enslaves people and how his wife recovered after using Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised as a remedy for female diseases nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches fainting and dizziness. Each bottle 50 cents guaranteed by J. H Young & Co. druggists.
A domestic scene highlights a prompt dinner setup with a smiling wife and a happy husband, suggesting a well ordered evening routine. The snippet emphasizes harmony and routine in a家庭 setting.
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